[1] Individually known as Fox, Vulture, and Shark, their respective real names were originally Warren Lawford, Armand Lydecker, and Gunther Hardwick - though these have changed over the decades.

[3] The Terrible Trio are originally three famous inventors in Gotham City, who sought new challenges by starting a criminal career.

He and two other friends co-opt the identities of the original Trio and attempt to rob guests of Bruce Wayne's penthouse before Batman defeats him.

The Trio adopt their guises as part of rituals they perform to bring good fortune to their endeavors, calling upon elemental spirits.

The other two members are Wendy Lawford (Shark) and Reiner Hardwick (Raven, rather than Vulture), who both immediately surrender when challenged by the Detective Club.